Adrenalin-filled SA Nov 18, 2009
One of the commercial pioneers of getting poor, rural communities involved in conservation exposing them to the benefits of ecotourism is Phinda Private Game Reserve in northern KZN. It has become one of the classic southern African wildlife establishments. In the 17 years since its inception in 1992, schools and clinics have been built in the neighbouring communities with proceeds from the tourist numbers visiting the reserve. (iAfrica.com)
Shooters kill hippo in NT outback Nov 16, 2009
Stories about sightings of African wildlife wandering the NT outback have long been shared amongst locals. But it wasn't until Mr Courtney stumbled on the dead hippopotamus, after shooting what he believed to be a wild pig, that he realised the campfire yarns about free-ranging exotic animals were true. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Gifts from the safari Nov 12, 2009
The recipient will receive a one-year e-membership to the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF), an all-natural chocolate from Endangered Species Chocolate and a plush toy which represents the animal you adopt for them ... A $30 package, for example, includes a $15 donation to African Wildlife Foundation, the AWF membership, the plush animal and three 3 oz. Endangered Species Chocolate bars. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Ten national parks that make for the perfect holiday Oct 15, 2009
Nairobi National Park, Kenya (Nairobi) brings people close to African wildlife. Expect to see lions , cheetahs, zebras, a special black rhino project, and over 400 species of birds in the savannah landscape, with highlands and extensive forests in the west. (India Times)
Awaiting Animals: Casting East African Wildlife 'in a State of Being' Oct 3, 2009
Awaiting Animals: Casting East African Wildlife "in a State of Being": Scientific American ... Awaiting Animals: Casting East African Wildlife "in a State of Being" ... Photographer Nick Brandt spent months on dry lake beds and dusty plains, waiting to capture images of African wildlife in what he calls their "state of being". (Scientific American)
Palaeontology: Heffalump trap Oct 2, 2009
The idea of turning parts of the United States into Pleistocene Park , by importing endangered African wildlife and releasing it in, say, Texas, was raised in 2005 by Josh Donlan of Amherst College, in Massachusetts. Though the threats he had in mind were hunting and habitat loss rather than climate change, part of his inspiration was, indeed, the fossil record. (The Economist)
Hairy gorilla wants to be your Facebook friend Sep 30, 2009
African wildlife agency taps social networking sites to help save species. Jerome Delay / APA silverback mountain gorilla in the Virunga National Park, near the Ugandan border in eastern Congo. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Why African Safaris Are Bad for Africans Aug 21, 2009
African wildlife conservation efforts are going to be effective over the long-term only if they go hand-in-hand with economic development. In Namibia, a country that was controlled by the South African apartheid government until 1990, the WWF and UUSAID have already set up 52 that have boosted wildlife numbers, food security, and cash incomes over the last 15 years. (Slate)
Orphans and lions and parasitesOh my! Aug 20, 2009
McCarty got lots of pictures and video of the African wildlife, including the thieving monkey. My favorite was the elephants. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
Record Number of African Safaris Set for Crystal Guests in 2010 Aug 19, 2009
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- From lions to leopards, white rhinos to wildebeest, a record number of safaris will highlight African wildlife with Crystal Cruises' 2010 World Cruise. Eighteen Crystal Overland Adventures allow adventurous guests to closely encounter Africa's "Big Five" - lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo - throughout Namibia, Tanzania, South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Kenya. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Disney performing elephant vasectomies Aug 8, 2009
But some African wildlife experts and advocates say the vasectomies plan is ill-conceived, blaming the problem instead on elephants in parks being confined to small areas that don't resemble the natural ecosystem. "When it comes to conservation, we excuse ourselves and deal with the symptoms instead of the causes," said Rudi van Aarde, director of the Conservation Ecology Research Unit at the University of Pretoria in South Africa. (Harper's Magazine)
Monkeying around Jul 31, 2009
According to the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF), of all African monkeys, the colobus is the only monkey rarely seen on the ground, as it usually suspends itself on a tree. Its movement is usually swinging from tree to tree and it can swing up to 15-metres at a time. (iAfrica.com)
Kenya seizes $1 million Asia-bound rhino, elephant ivory Jul 15, 2009
Gangs target African wildlife for Asian market. By Ben Makori. (AlertNet)
ajchomefinder.com Jul 5, 2009
Depictions of African wildlife and beauty, and African-American culture grace David DeCuir's airy home. Neighborhoods. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
What's on this holiday? Jul 4, 2009
Giraffe House's mission is to teach everyone about our wonderful African wildlife heritage. Daily animal encounters take place at 11am/1pm/3pm, and include either snake/reptile shows, bird shows, a tortoise show, Gerry's bottle-feeding or an agility demonstration by our stunning caracal, Felix. (iAfrica.com)
Explosive Digs May Cut Off Kenya Wildlife Migration Jun 3, 2009
The conservancy was created in 2008 as a result of an agreement between landowners from the Kimana community and the nonprofit African Wildlife Foundation (AWF). The conservancy protects a corridor linking Amboseli to Kenya's Chyullu Hills and Tsavo National Parks. (National Geographic)
Giraffic Park May 11, 2009
SOURCE: African Wildlife Foundation. May 11, 2009. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Whale Fossil Found in Kitchen Counter May 5, 2009
May 5, 2009 After a factory had found a 40-million-year-old whale fossil in a limestone kitchen counter, researchers investigated the stone's fossil-packed Egyptian quarry, which could shed light on the origins of African wildlife. Video by Public Television's Wild Chronicles, from National Geographic Mission Programs. (National Geographic)
Taxidermist Bill Rutledge of Natures Design Taxidermy works on a custom African wildlife piece. Taxidermy owner Ray Hatfield and his staff will be attending the 2009 World Taxidermy Show in St. Charles, Mo., next week. (Photo by Sara Loven) Apr 30, 2009
Taxidermist Bill Rutledge of Natures Design Taxidermy works on a custom African wildlife piece. Taxidermy owner Ray Hatfield and his staff will be attending the 2009 World Taxidermy Show in St. Charles, Mo. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Google Earth Aids Discovery Of Early African Mammal Fossils Apr 30, 2009
29, 2009) A limestone countertop, a practiced eye and Google Earth all played roles in the discovery of a trove of fossils that may shed light on the origins of African wildlife ... Were the tiny bats, rats and other creatures whose fossils the researchers found among those very first migrants, the progenitors of today's iconic African wildlife. (Science Daily)
Newsweek: Can a luxury safari be eco-conscious? Apr 10, 2009
Farther north, the Sanctuary at Ol Lentille in opened last year in partnership with the African Wildlife Foundation conservation organization, private investors and the Masai Community in Kenya. The solar-powered sanctuary features four luxury homes on a 14,500-acre private conservancy, complete with a spa, butlers and valets. (MSNBC -- Travel)
South African hippo happy at home in sewage plant Feb 21, 2009
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - A young male hippo has made a new home in a sewage plant, South African wildlife officials said Thursday. The nearly 1,800-pound hippo wandered into Cape Town's Cape Flats Waste Water Treatment plant from an adjacent marsh after a fence was stolen, said Julia Wood, manager of the city's biodiversity program. (AZCentral -- News)
South African hippo happy at sewage plant Feb 21, 2009
A young male hippo has made a new home in a sewage plant, South African wildlife officials said Thursday ... South African hippo happy at home in sewage plant Articles (02-20) 08:49 PST JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) -- A young male hippo has made a new home in a sewage plant, South African wildlife officials said Thursday. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Kodak Launches Sweepstakes to Award Photographers with an Exclusive Nature Photography Experience Feb 18, 2009
In addition to their stay at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, behind the scenes access to African wildlife, and photography workshops, winners will take part in an early-morning safari with Disney wildlife photographers, receive workshop guidance from Eddie Soloway and meet well-known Florida nature photographer Clyde Butcher. The package also includes round-trip domestic US flights for 4, airport transfers between the Orlando International Airport and the Walt Disney World Resort, a gift card... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Visit Safari West, African Preserve... Feb 11, 2009
" This along with a list of the many species of animals may be found on Safari West's website. Peter grew up with his father s inspiration, who was a film and television director of wildlife shows like Flipper and Seahunt. Nancy, with a PhD in Zoological Biology and a raptor specialist, met Peter on a Safari holiday in Africa. Guided Safari tours and hikes are available for people to see over 400 exotic species throughout 400 acres in Northern California s wine country. People will stay in... (Suite101.com)
